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Jharkhand activist Nisha Bhagat to be buried in Gumla; BJP seeks CBI probe
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 12:59 PM
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Tribal activist Nisha Bhagat, who accused the Hemant Soren government of harassment before her death on November 6, will have her last rites performed in Gumla. The BJP has demanded a CBI investigation into the incident.
The last rites of Jharkhand tribal activist Nisha Bhagat are scheduled to be held in Gumla. Bhagat passed away on November 6, following a period of intense public scrutiny regarding her safety and the circumstances surrounding her life.
In the days leading up to her death, Bhagat had made serious allegations against the Hemant Soren-led state government and local land brokers. During a Facebook Live session, she accused these entities of harassing her, bringing the issue to the attention of a wider audience.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reacted to the incident by demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe. The party has called for an independent inquiry to establish the facts behind Bhagat’s death and the allegations of harassment she raised prior to her passing.
In the days leading up to her death, Bhagat had made serious allegations against the Hemant Soren-led state government and local land brokers. During a Facebook Live session, she accused these entities of harassing her, bringing the issue to the attention of a wider audience.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reacted to the incident by demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe. The party has called for an independent inquiry to establish the facts behind Bhagat’s death and the allegations of harassment she raised prior to her passing.